Wildlife· Zakynthos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Sekania Beach (Zone A)
37° 43.5′ N · 20° 56.3′ E
A short beach under the cliffs on the east side of Laganas Bay with the highest density of loggerhead nests in the Mediterranean, up to about 1,500 nests per kilometre. It is an Area of Absolute Protection: no public access.
Practical
Off-limits to everyone except researchers with a special permit, by land and by sea (zanteisland.com, ARCHELON). It lies inside Zone A: no boats may enter between 1 May and 31 October. Admire it from outside the yellow Zone A buoys only.
Best for
Knowing what you are looking at from outside the buoys
Season
Closed to boats 1 May–31 Oct